Amazon responds to data center backlash, says it no longer uses NDAs

The CEO of Amazon Web Services (AWS) has addressed growing public and regulatory scrutiny regarding the company's data center operations. In a recent statement, the executive sought to alleviate concerns surrounding transparency and community impact. A significant point of contention has been the use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in negotiations with local municipalities and stakeholders, which critics argued obscured the environmental and infrastructure costs of these massive facilities. In response to this backlash, AWS has officially announced that it will no longer require NDAs for its data center projects. This policy shift is intended to foster more open communication with the communities where Amazon operates. The move comes as tech giants face increasing pressure to be more accountable for the energy consumption and land use associated with the rapid expansion of cloud infrastructure globally.